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Ivory And Opal

Modernist Cream Ivory Silver Opal Neutral Bamboo Silk Hand-Loomed Rug
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
in an otherwise neutral setting. Collection: Bonn Design: Belfast (Opal) Item: rug or carpet
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Bamboo

Tobia Scarpa Venini Murano "Opal" Series Glass Ivory Color Vase, 1979
By Venini, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
Scarpa's innovative vision and artistic sensibility. The small jar is in ivory opal Murano glass
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Ivory Opal Silver Tone Hand-Loom Solid Neutral Rug in Any Custom Size
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
in an otherwise neutral setting. Collection: Bonn Design: Belfast (Opal) Item: rug or carpet
Category

2010s Indian Industrial Indian Rugs

Materials

Bamboo

Modern Minimalist Cream Ivory and Silver Semi-Plush Hand-Loomed Bamboo Silk Rug
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
in an otherwise neutral setting. Collection: Bonn Design: Belfast (Opal) Item: rug or carpet
Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Bamboo

Modernist Cream Opal Silver Neutral Bamboo Silk Hand-Loomed Rug
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
in an otherwise neutral setting. Collection: Bonn Design: Belfast (Opal) Item: rug or carpet
Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Bamboo

Cream Opal Silver Solid Color Bamboo Silk Modernist Hand-Loomed Rug
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
in an otherwise neutral setting. Collection: Bonn Design: Belfast (Opal) Item: rug or carpet
Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Brass and Opaline Table Lamps and Chandelier
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Stilnovo, Kaiser
Located in Escalona, Toledo
of the table lamps is finished in brass and ivory lacquer and holds a precious opal screen with matt
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian mid-century modern wall lamp Light Ball by Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in MIlano, IT
ceiling lights mod. Light Ball with spherical opal glass diffuser. The round base structure is in ivory
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Italian modern Oval Chandelier in white metal and plastic by Artemide, 2000s
By Artemide
Located in MIlano, IT
diffuser in opal plastic and ivory white painted metal. The diffuser has a double light, one upwards and
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Cream with Silver Tonal and Neutral Hand-Loomed Bamboo Silk Rug
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
in an otherwise neutral setting. Collection: Bonn Design: Belfast (Opal) Item: rug or carpet
Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Bamboo

Contemporary Cream with Silver Tonal Hand-Loomed Bamboo Silk Rug
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
in an otherwise neutral setting. Collection: Bonn Design: Belfast (Opal) Item: rug or carpet
Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Bamboo

Double Chandelier China 10 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
. Materials: brass, mouth blown glass sculpted with a diamond saw. Colour: ivory. Available finishes
Category

2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Triple Chandelier China 03 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
. Materials: brass, mouth blown glass sculpted with a diamond saw. Colour: ivory. Available finishes
Category

2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ceiling Lamp China 07 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
: brass, mouth blown glass sculpted with a diamond saw. Colour: ivory. Available finishes: brass
Category

2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Ceiling Lamps China 07 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
, mouth blown glass sculpted with a diamond saw Colour: ivory Available finishes: Brass, nickel Available
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Pendants China 03 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
. Colour: ivory Available finishes: brass, nickel. Available colors: enamel soft white, soft rose, jade
Category

2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Double Chandelier China 10 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Brass, mouth blown glass sculpted with a diamond saw Colour: ivory Available finishes: brass
Category

2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pendant China 10 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
: ivory. Available finishes: brass, nickel. Available colours: enamel soft white, soft rose, jade
Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pendant China 10 by Magic Circus Editions
Pendant China 10 by Magic Circus Editions
H 35.44 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Set of 2 Pendants China 10 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
: ivory Available finishes: brass, nickel Available colours: enamel soft white, soft rose, jade green
Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Castiglioni Midcentury Metal "Light Ball" Italian Sconce for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible mid-century "Light Ball large size" applique in smatised ivory metal and opal glass for
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Early 20th Century Opalescent Salver Entitled “Sirène” by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
-precious stones, mother-of-pearl, ivory and Horn, in addition to enamel and glass. In 1888, René Lalique
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Garniture

Materials

Glass

Space Age Opaline Glass and Lacquered Metal Cylinders Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Space Age lamp, particular Italian design of the 70s, composed of two cylinders in ivory and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Table Lamp China 07 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
, mouth blown glass sculpted with a diamond saw Colour: ivory Available finishes: Brass, nickel
Category

2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp China 07 by Magic Circus Editions
Table Lamp China 07 by Magic Circus Editions
H 27.56 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Early 20th Century Glass Sculpture entitled "Moineau Sournois" by Rene Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
stones, mother-of-pearl, ivory and horn, in addition to enamel and glass. In 1888, René Lalique
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Glass

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Pair of French Louis XVI Painted Parcel Gilt Petite Antique Chairs
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An elegant pair of petite French Belle Époque period (1871-1914) Louis XVI style parcel gilt painted chairs. Hand-crafted in France in the late 19th / early 20th century, executed i...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs

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French Three-Seat Conversation Sofa
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Art Deco Flip-Top Cocktail Cabinet
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Venini Murano "Opal" Series Glass Ivory Color Vase, 1979
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Modernist ceiling lamp in brass and opal glass by ASEA belysning, Sweden, 1930s
By ASEA
Located in Hägersten, SE
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ivory And Opal For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic ivory and opal available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every ivory and opal was constructed with great care. Find 4 options for an antique or vintage ivory and opal now, or shop our selection of 17 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an ivory and opal — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right ivory and opal, those designed in modern, mid-century modern and industrial styles are of considerable interest. Woven Concepts, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and Flos each produced at least one beautiful ivory and opal that is worth considering.

How Much is a Ivory And Opal?

The average selling price for an ivory and opal at 1stDibs is $6,281, while they’re typically $865 on the low end and $24,399 for the highest priced.
Questions About Ivory And Opal
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Ivory is so precious because of its cultural value as a status symbol. A single pound of ivory can sell for $1,500 and elephant tusks can weigh around 250 pounds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An ivory miniature is a tiny portrait painted on a backing of ivory. Miniatures first started appearing in the 16th century, and carrying one is today's equivalent of keeping a loved one’s photo in your wallet. You can find a collection of vintage ivory miniatures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    African ivory is a hard, white substance derived from the tusks and teeth of elephants, hippopotami, walruses, warthogs, sperm whales, and narwhals, as well as now-extinct mammoths and mastodons. For millennia, ivory has been a status symbol — it is a rare and alluring material, a luxury product that is derived from elephants, a highly respected animal in Africa and elsewhere.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mammoth ivory is ivory that comes from the tusks of any species of mammoth, which is part of the extinct Mammuthus group. Most people are familiar with the woolly mammoths which went extinct 4000 years ago. On 1stDibs, find mammoth ivory from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved ivory is typically for creating art, decorative objects and furniture. Ivory is a hard material sourced from the teeth and tusks of certain animals. Most carved ivory comes from elephants. Shop as selection of carved ivory furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, a Peruvian opal is a real opal, but it’s classified as a common opal rather than a precious opal. It’s the precious opal that’s known for it’s flashes of fire and brilliance. A common opal has a milky and pastel appearance. Find vintage and contemporary Peruvian opal jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A cabochon opal is an opal that’s cut in a dome shape. There are two types of opal: common and precious. The former is, as its name implies, not very rare. Precious opal, on the other hand, is more rare than diamonds and considered very high quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A solid opal is a natural stone that is cut and polished without any man-made caps or backings applied to the stone. It is in a raw state and its properties are not interfered with. Find opal jewelry today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The Aurora Australis is the world's most valuable black opal valued at 1 Million AUD. The stone is 180 carat and contains a variety of colors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, Opal can be expensive. Black Opals in particular are quite valuable and may earn prices of up to $10,000 a carat. White opals are the least expensive of the opal family.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Today, Australia and Ethiopia are the two largest producers of opals. Historically, most of the world’s opals were mined in South Australia. The stone is so closely associated with Australia that in 1993 it became the national gemstone. There are five types of precious opals: boulder opal, fire opal, crystal/water opal, black opal, and white/light opal. Each variety is distinguished by its color. Shop a collection of vintage and modern Australian opal jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    An opal symbolizes love, passion and desire. People know the stone for its seductive qualities that tend to intensify emotional states.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, mammoth ivory is extremely valuable due to the fact that mammoths have been extinct for over 1000 years. Ivory was used for many large works of art, religious objects and decorative boxes. Shop a selection of vintage ivory items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not a boar tusk is ivory depends on the species. The babirusa hogs from Indonesia are one species that has ivory tusks. Shop a collection of ivory decorative objects and jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can often tell the age of an ivory piece by its color. Since ivory is a natural material, it acquires a patina over time. An ivory patina is usually dull yellow or brown — beware of a bright yellow patina, as this could indicate artificial aging. If your ivory piece doesn’t have a maker’s mark or date on it, take it to an expert to identify the exact era it came from. Shop a collection of vintage ivory art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, mammoth tusks are ivory. Other animals that feature ivory teeth and tusks include elephants, walruses, hippopotamuses and killer whales. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of ivory jewelry and decorative objects from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Usually opals with darker tones are worth more than those with lighter or white tones because the colors are more vibrant in darker opals. White opals are more common than their darker colored counterparts. Good quality white opals can be worth up to around $148 USD per carat, while black opals can fetch as much as $11,000 USD or more per carat.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    An opal's value is determined based on a set of characteristics. Namely, the type of opal, body tone, brilliance, pattern, color bar thickness, play of color, and faults are taken into account by an appraiser when determining the value of the stone. Typically, black or dark bodied opals are regarded as more valuable than those with a light body tone.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    An Australian boulder opal is an opal mined from a large ironstone boulder under the ground. This type of opal is the second most valuable opal behind the black opal. Spot an Australian boulder opal by checking for a solid layer of brown ironstone left on the back of the stone. Shop Australian boulder opals on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Mammoth ivory is worth between $50 and $150 per pound. However, because mammoths lived about 4,000 years ago, their ivory is not necessarily easy to find and sell.